The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It’s the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows and the beauty of a woman only grows with passing years.

I am Joyce Ann Dalumpines, eighteen years of age and I am from Panabo City, Davao del Norte, Philippines. I am a freelance model and also competing up with pageants and model-search nationwide nor local areas. I am lovely living with my mother Jocelyn , brother Yuri and grandmother Lorita in Barangay DAPCO, Panabo City, Philippines. Presenting myself and sharing my passage towards the next movement of my career will turn an inspiration to those who are dreaming to become a model.

Ever since I was a kid, I was dreaming of becoming a model. Philippine Next Top Model change my life from usual and ordinary to more productive and colorful. It molds me to become who I am with confidence and self-determination. It helps me to boost myself engaging other people towards communication and by experienced also. Being a model is not just for photography’s and casting calls but then, it a big appearance to be a good role model to the next generations.

When I was 13 years old, year 2012, I’ve got started joining pageants and modellings. It was hard for me to compete with the elderly candidates just to prove them that I need that bacon to bear home and made my family proud of. The next months, I’ve been connected with a competition at Abreeza Mall, Davao City which was I am the Davao Circle of Stars Runway Model Awardee. A big opportunity, a big chance to be a well-trained model. Mr Joel Perez with Mr. Ray Jhon Sanoria assisted me wearing wardrobes, hair and make ups throughout the event. It was a big event in Davao City by Star Horizon Productions headed by Direk Prince Navarro Nicholson from the Network of GMA7.

Direk Prince Navarro Nicholson is one of the talent handlers in GMA7. He is the head of Precious Stone Productions.

Mr. Joel Perez also known for being a freelance makeup artists. He is the owner of Joel Perez Elegant Boutique located at Panabo City. He is my makeup artist from the day I’ve started a big competition until I’ve reached Nationwide Competition as well as , joining particular competition this days.

I am the Philippine Next Top Model Davao Grandwinner and had been represented Davao City in a Nationwide Level at Area 05 Superclub, Tomas Morato, Quezon City, Manila. All my life, I am truthfully blessed to have that title that every teenagers dream of. I was awarded last July 20, 2014 to represent my land. A shocking and nerve-cracking moment in my life burst out when I’ve been heard that moment of my life.

We contended last December 29, 2014 , a few months after that declaration. There are 21 participants for Teens edition competed for the title. I was too nervous because there are many teens from the different local areas in the Philippines but then I am engaging for my dream. I was there to raise the banner of Davao as well as to confirm myself that I can do what it takes because “believing that you can do it, you will do it whatever it is”.

The competition comprises of the following: Production Number, Jungle Attire,Christmas in Red Attire, PNTM Attire, and Province Attire. The whole time was challenging because of the beautiful and colorful designs of every costumes.

At the end of the time, I didn’t have the Grand Title but then I am the Philippine Next Top Model D’ Producers Choice Awardee. In exchange of that, the production wants me to remain in Manila for a big contract but we’ve decided to took my studies first before capturing up my career because education is the only gift that you can give to yourself. If that call is meant for me to be, I’ll be back and snatch up that challenge.y

A one-long week residing for us in Manila was challenging, unforgettable, meeting up new friends and different personnel in the industry of showbiz are truly inspirable.

Becoming the Top Model from Davao City is a big accountability for me. Bringing the label of it, preserving my physical and mental outlooks and being a role model to each and every one. It is not just easy as walking down the street but instead, a big honor to be one of the history.

When I was in highschool at Don Manuel A. Javellana Memorial National High School , I become the Miss Science and Mathematics 2012 , SCIMATH Supermodel 2013 , Miss Nutrition 2014 and I’ve been represented our school at BSP-GSP Inter-School Encampment as Miss GSP 4th runner-up.

But then, being Top Model casts me to become a better and well-carriage aspiring model in the next procreation. I become The Face Model Davao Philippines 1st runner-up , NCCC Trendy Teen Semi-finalist, Rampa Pilipinas Ambassadress 2014 , JS Gaisano Tagum Fix n’ Fab Top Model 2015 2nd runner up , 90.7 Love Radio Calendar Girl 2016 Miss February , and St. Mary’s College of Tagum Miss Tourism Ambassadress 2016.

I am also a Brand Ambassadress in Tagum City by wearing elegant gowns and cocktails of Marlon Aba Fashion Trends owned by Marlie Aba and also Jessil Sardido Wardrobes.

Marlie Aba is one the pageant handlers known in Tagum City which is his powerhouse is the “Home of Beauty Queens”. His powerhouse is located at Rizal Street, Tagum City.

Wearing also the collections of Jessel Sardido is a big break for me. Jessel Sardido is known for being a hair consultant and makeup artist from Tagum City. His Salon is located at Quezon Street, Tagum City.

I am also one of the talents of productions in Mindanao and these are: CE Management by Joseph Dela Pena , Panabo Cable Satellite Local Artist headed by Direk RJ Aranas and Association of Creative Artist, Inc. as local artist founded by Sir Ben Marfori.

There are many opportunities that God bless me to pursue dreams in life.

There are many challenges that I may conquer to pass every inch of the journey my life will takes.

There are many people who doesn’t believe that I can do all the things I want to do.

But then, this is what I’m going to say: “No matter how you’ll bring me down, I’m just me and this is going to be me”. Believing to yourself is the only power that you can give to your own happiness.

These achievements that I’ve done in the past years is just the beginning of my journey and this will not take too long without God. Just believe in him and everything will follow.

“My motto inspires me to define what success is. As a teenager, a success is having all the sacrifices in my studies and strengthening my faith to face all the obstacles that may come on my journey. In short, sacrifice + prayer = SUCCESS.”

World Class Teen Models Magazine is honored to interview young and very successful 12 years old Madelon Grootenboer, who booked Tommy Hilfiger as her first job.

Name: Madelon Grootenboer

City/Country of Birth: Belgium, Essen (Antwerp)

Citizenship: Dutch (both her parents)

Age: 12

Height: 163cm

Weight: 40 kilo

Shoe size: 36/37

Languages that you speak: Dutch and a little bit French and English

Zodiac sign: capricorn

Eye color: blue

Hair Color: blond (dark blond in winter time)

Photo by Sander Krijger

World Class Teen Models Magazine: What age did you start to model?

Madelon: I was seven years old. My parents have hesitated a long time: to subscribe or not to subscribe with a modelling agency? It was a foreign world for them. My mom asked a photographer what he thought, could I be a child model and he was certain this was the case. So, then they searched for a suitable, reliable agency and three weeks after subscription we were invited for a casting for Tommy Hilfiger. My parents had no idea what a casting was all about! But ok, they said: let’s give it a go, so I went with my dad to Amsterdam where there were lots of kids! We didn’t expect any of it, but literally one day before the photoshoot we got a call: Madelon is chosen. It was a two-day-shoot with a French photographer, and it was all new to me. But it went ok and from that point on, I started modelling.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: What brands or designers do you work for?

Madelon: Besides Tommy Hilfiger, mostly Dutch and Belgian brands and I have modelled for three German fashion companies and one Turkish. That shoot was in Istanbul, that was kind of special!

World Class Teen Models Magazine: What do your school mates say about your being a model?

Madelon: Not so much, I hardly talk about it and I think they recognize me since a year or so, on websites or in magazines. Sometimes my friends comment like ‘wow, do you get to wear all these clothes?’ But the Dutch and Belgian people have a really down-to-earth mentality, we have a saying here: act normal, then you’ll be acting weird enough.

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World Class Teen Models Magazine: Did you make new friends in the fashion world?

Madelon: Yes I do, I meet new girls at shoots and from the very first Hilfiger-shoot I have a very good contact with another Dutch model. She lives in Amsterdam, we do not see each other often, but once a year we have a sleepover or we spend a few days with each other. Now, I have two, three friends like this. And it is nice to meet girls or boys you already know and to make fun with while waiting at the shoots. Besides the kids, you ran into people you’ve met before, stylists, make-up artists, photographers. They are not friends, but it is nice to meet them, they are always very kind.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: Are you the first in your family to model?

Madelon: No, I don’t have any family working in the fashion world. That I do modelling, is something we don’t talk about often. My grandparents are proud when they see a picture of me, but they are just as proud of all the other grandchildren. And it’s the same here at home, my brothers are used to see my photo’s sometimes, but they don’t think it’s something special.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: How does it feel to model and do photoshoots?

Madelon: You grow into it, I think now I enjoy it more than a few years ago. I think it is because you know now what to expect (the long waits, it can be cold or extremely warm with winter clothes in high summer) and you know it is not obvious that you will be booked for a lot of photoshoots, there are so many beautiful girls, so, you must be glad when you get picked for a job. I will be able to keep modelling for kids fashion brands maybe a year or two, but then I will outsize the sample-sizes and I will have to wait until I fit in the adult sizes.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: What do you like more, walk in fashion show or do photoshoots?

Madelon: I love doing fashion shows, but when you work with a really nice team and it is a relaxed day of shooting, a photoshoot is nice as well. And it is always exciting to see the results of a shoot. A fashion show ends so quickly, you have a few moments on a catwalk and it is over in a flash! You would wish there was a repeat button!

World Class Teen Models Magazine: who support to you more when you wanted be model, your mom or dad?

Madelon: I haven’t asked them to be a model, it’s ok they decided to subscribe me with an agency when I was seven years old. I have no idea, but I can’t imagine there are many kids who will tell their parents when they are little: I want to be a model! Cause they can’t have a clue what modelling is about, unless they know someone who is a model. My mom feels guilty when she says ‘yes’ to a assignment, and it turns out to be a hard working day for me. The photoshoot in Istanbul was extremly tiring, because of the lack of sleep (but it was an awesome experience though!) and we had a shoot a few years ago, where the team had to stitch the jeans so tight, I couldn’t sit for two hours. Those things happen and it is difficult for the parents at that moment to keep the child motivated! Mostly my mom accompanies me, sometimes my dad, but he’s not the patient type, he finds it hard to wait so long haha!

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World Class Teen Models Magazine: do you have brothers and sisters? how many? and they wants be models too?

Madelon: I have two brothers, they are 8 and 15 years old and no, they definitely don’t want to be models, my oldest brother hates it when a picture is taken and my younger brother can act like a clown when there is a camera in sight. They both love to tease sometimes, when they see me they will say: Madelon, you’re ugly! They don’t mean this. Brothers can be fun but they can be real annoying too.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: You had a chance to work with Jow Junior, tell us about your experience?

Madelon: I have done three fashion shows in Holland for Jow Junior. There was one in The Hilton in Rotterdam, a combined show of House of Byfield and Jow Junior, it was awesome! And Angelle Chang (owner and founder of Jow Junior) is such a sweet person! She, supported by designer Winnie sy Chan and by Angelle’s family, is working so hard to get her label represented in more countries. Angelle really deserves it that Jow Junior will be a huge succes!

World Class Teen Models Magazine: Who are you role models in fashion industry?

Madelon: Sorry, I have no idea yet. I admire the great models, such as Doutzen Kroes and Cara Delevigne, but it is not my goal to become such a great model (and hey, let’s be realistic, what are the chances???). I do have to choose in a few months which high school I will be attending, that is a difficult decision already! Let alone to say what I would like to become in the future.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: Do you have a favorite fashion designer?

Madelon: I like the Italian brands a lot, but I am not really into the high fashion designers. A brand like Moschino, that is something I do appreciate though.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: Besides modeling what else would you like to do in the future as a career?

Madelon: I do not think at this moment modelling will be a career possibility (and I will have to await how tall I will grow!), but if I have the chance to stay in the fashion world, I will definitely take this chance. It is a fun-world, a vibrating environment, with creative people who all work hard to create beautiful things. And yes, a world with a touch of glamour too! I love that!

World Class Teen Models Magazine: What are your dreams?

Madelon: Not so many actually. I Hopefully feel at easy quickly when I will go to my next school. And I love to travel, short trips, city trips, there are so many places I would like to see, like Paris, Milan, London and my very number one on the wish list: New York. That would be a dream come true: a photoshoot in New York, or to walk in the New York Fashion Week!

World Class Teen Models Magazine is grateful for this amazing interview with such an amazing and accomplished young model as Madelon Grootenboer.
Thank you

Angelina: My name is Angelina Polikarpova. I am 9 years old. I was born in Moldova. This is a small sunny country which is located between Romania and Ukraine.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: When did you start your modeling career?

Angelina: My model career began when I was seven, during the period of studying at the model school. At the same time it was my first survey for a local mobile operator advertising and after that I began to participate in my first fashion shows.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: What major US fashion shows have you modeled in?

Angelina: In USA I participated in competition World’s our Little Miss 2017, that was in Reno, Nevada. This event was held during a week and also there was modeling, I appeared on the scene in different looks five times and then we had the chance to show our talents. All the beautiful members fought in different competitions for the different titles. As result of the contract I won there titles World’s Our Little Miss Talent Winner 2017, World’s Livin’Doll Alternate 2017, World’s Universal’s Overall Winner 2017.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: Tell us about your international modeling achievements.

Angelina: I participated in fashion shows of Milan, Florence and Moscow.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: What major designers have you worked with so far?

Angelina: I worked with Italian designers like FUN&FUN, MONNА LISA and with Spanish brands, such as BOBOLI and MAYORAL, as well as the Bulgarian brand “Junona”. Besides that, I participated in fashion shows of Collection Premier Moscow ( CPM), and the exhibition of children’s clothes Pitti Bimbo in Italy.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: Tell us about your acting career.

Angelina: I worked in a Russian movie “8 Best Dates” where I was a daughter of the main actors.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: You also have a talent. Please tell us about it.

Angelina: Since 5 years I professionally engaged in gymnastics, participate in different competitions and take the top places.

Photo by Anastasia Shakhova

World Class Teen Models Magazine: What dreams do you want to achieve as a teen model?

Angelina: I really want to enter in a contract with American model agency and also I dream to have a job in Hollywood!

World Class Teen Models Magazine: What advice would you give yourself 1 year ago?

Angelina: Always listen to my parents, she give me great advices!

World Class Teen Models Magazine: Your mom plays a major role in your success, what would you like to tell her.

Angelina: I am very thankful to my dear mother, with her help I have such great results.

World Class Teen Models Magazine? Question for a mom, how do you make sure Angelina achieves her goals?

Mom: Since young age I teach her to be independent girl, also I teach her to prioritize things in life. I encourage her to have goals and to achieve them. To be self- confident and to believe that our wishes do come true.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: Modeling is a very time demanding career, how do you balance school work?

Mom: Angelina is doing great in school. Thanks to her commitment, she always excels and finishes things first.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: How would you describe your personal style?

Angelina: Most of all I wear comfortable casual clothes, but it depends on the situation. I also enjoy elegant and fashionable looks. Casual-Chic is the Best variant, because It’s comfortable, practical and has a note of elegance.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: Being so young and achieving so much make you a role model to all the other kids out there, how do you feel about that?

Angelina: Rejoice, my friends, my classmates, my colleagues support me and they rejoice in my success.
I like them All very much!

World Class Teen Models Magazine would like to say thank you to Angelina and her mom for this wonderful interview.

World Class Teen Models Magazine would like to welcome amazing young Wisconsin teen Lena Seyfarth

World Class Teen Models: Hello Lena how are you doing today?

Lena: I’m doing good. Thanks for asking.

World Class Teen Models: Please tell us about yourself.

Lena: I am 13 years old and live in Janesville Wisconsin. I am a straight A student in school and play the flute in middle school band. I am an active swimmer in the Edgerton Otters Swim Team. Since fifth grade I am performing in the Edgerton Drama Club and was lucky to play the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz in fifth grade and Snow White in the Rockin’ Tale of Snow White in seventh grade. In my spare time I volunteer at the Edgerton Outreach Center to give back to my community. I love animals especially my Sheltie Zophie. School is very important to me and it is my goal to get a University degree in Science. This year I was published in several issues of Haute Couture Chicago Magazine with pictures by Thomas H.P. Jerusalem, one of the publications being the cover of Haute Couture Chicago August. I was also published in Petite Magnifique Magazine, Sprinkle Kids Magazine, and Child Couture Magazine. I am a model for the Beautiful Youth Project.

World Class Teen Models: How long have you been modeling?

Lena: I started modeling when I was nine years old. I took modeling classes at John Casablanca.

World Class Teen Models: What inspired you to become a model?

Lena: I always liked to watch America’s Next Top Model and wanted to become like Tyra Banks.

World Class Teen Models: What fashion shows have you done so far?

Lena: My first fashion show was the LOLC Royal Affair in 2015, I got the opportunity to walk for C. Rinella Designs. I also walked at New Your Fashion week for French designer Méghane Monatus. In April 2016 I walked for designers Lubia Reyes and Pageant Girl Designs at the LOLC Royal Ball. Last October I walked in the LOLC Fashion Show for Prin by Prina Bagia.

World Class Teen Models: Who are your favorite photographers you worked with?

Lena: This year I got the opportunity to work with a lot of great photographers. My two favorite photographers are Thomas H.P. Jerusalem and Carlos Rodolfo Chinchilla.

World Class Teen Models: What are your modeling dreams?

Lena: I hope to become a High Fashion Model and get the opportunity to model for designers like Karl Lagerfeld.

World Class Teen Models: Tell me about your experience in New York.

Lena: It was a great experience to walk at NYFW. I loved to walk for French designer Méghane Monatus, her designs are beautiful, young and fresh.

World Class Teen Models: How did modeling helped you with self esteem?

Lena: Modeling made me more confident. It helped me to be in front of people and speak to an audience.

World Class Teen Models Magazine would like to thank Lena for this amazing interview. We look forward to seeing you grow as a model and wish you success.

Alexandra: I am 9 years old and live in Connecticut, USA. I am signed with model agencies, East Coast and West.. and entertainment agencies as well! I like to sing and act! I love painting and creating things! Picasso and abstract art is my favorite! Reading is also fun for me! I am in kickboxing and I took contemporary ballet and ballet! I love to stay busy! From time to time I like to motor cross and ski. I love animals, especially my cat Luna! I have an annoying brother named Alex. We get along sometimes! He is a very smart and funny older brother.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: When did you start your modeling career?

Alexandra: I started modeling since I was 6 months old with breaks. I really started modeling when I was 4.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: We would like to congratulate you on your latest achievement. Modelling in Mercedes Benz Beijing Fashion Show, tell us about your experience.

Alexandra: I really enjoyed it! The designer and other models were so nice! We explored China between work which was fun as well! The show itself was amazing! The runway was so big! It was the largest runway I’ve ever walked on.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: What major designers have you worked with?

World Class Teen Models Magazine: What advice would you give yourself 1 year ago?

Alexandra: I would tell myself to work hard and not get discouraged when I don’t get a call back. Everything works out in the end!

World Class Teen Models Magazine: Your mom plays a major role in your success, what would you like to tell her.

Alexandra: I would like to thank my mom and tell her I love her! She is always so supportive and loving! Whenever I am down she is there to pick me up and make sure I am on track!

World Class Teen Models Magazine: Question for a mom, how do you make sure Alexandra achieves her goals?

Alexandra: I make sure we are on time everywhere! I am very strict and consistent! I don’t train her, we just go with the flow and get her to where she wants to be. I tell her to be herself! I don’t tell her how to model, I tell her to feel it!

World Class Teen Models Magazine: Modeling is a very time demanding career, how do you balance school work?

Alexandra: I have a tutor. School work is very important to me, so I stay on top of it. If I didn’t keep up with my work, then I wouldn’t be able to model.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: How would you describe your personal style?

Alexandra: I am more of a sporty girl with the occasion princess flare. I like to wear sports clothing on the majority, but when I need to dress up I want the most glamorous dress out there!

World Class Teen Models Magazine: Being so young and achieving so much make you a role model to all the other kids out there, how do you feel about that?

Alexandra: I am flattered that I am a role model, but, I believe that I am just a normal kid. I would set a good example even if I wasn’t a model.

World Class Teen Models Magazine would like to say thank you to Alexandra and her mom for this wonderful interview. We look forward to seeing Alexandra grow as a model.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: Who inspired you to dive into the modeling world of glitz, glam and fame?

Katelyn: Sherrie Gearheart founder of Live Out Loud Charity and a fashion show producer inspired me even back when I was 10 years old. I attended a “Fashion Week” summer camp focused on building self-confidence along with fashion modeling. I remember being the youngest one in the camp and we ended the week with a fashion show. Fast forward four years later and Sherrie still inspires me. I have also had a number of people encourage me. Carlos Rodolfo Chinchilla has helped me feel comfortable being myself in front of a camera and has been a great friend and supporter. Also, I can’t forget Derek Tokarzewski owner of World Class Teen Models Magazine. I appreciate all the support you have provided over the past few months in coaching me. I have learned a lot and look forward to learning so much more over the next year.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: What was the first model casting call you ever did.
Katelyn: The first casting call I did was exactly one year ago. I auditioned in February 2015 to model in the 3rd Annual Live Out Loud Charity Fashion Show in Chicago.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: How did it feel to be around all those models? Katelyn: I was really nervous at first since it was my first time. I remember thinking how pretty the models were and they had more experience than I did. I was amazed how nice and supportive all the models were during the casting call. They knew it was my first time and encouraged me.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: There was an audition process, tell us about it.

Katelyn: When I walked in I had to complete paperwork with details about me, my measurements, modeling experience, and why I wanted to model in the fashion show. Each model was called and had to show their walk in front of the others. I remember Sherrie giving me immediate feedback on my walk and letting me try it again since it was my first time. The most important part of the audition was being interviewed about the charity and the reason I wanted to support it.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: How did it feel going home knowing that you were casted for your first fashion show?
Katelyn: I actually didn’t know the results the day I auditioned. When I was notified, I was so excited about the opportunity and felt a sense of accomplishment.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: What advice would you give to teens that are thinking about trying out modeling?
Katelyn: I would definitely tell them to go for it and to look for opportunities to network and build their experience and confidence. That is what I have been trying to do over the past year. For me personally, it is also about finding a cause that I am passionate about supporting.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: Do you remember your first fashion show, what was it?
Katelyn: Yes, I definitely remember it. It was the 3rd Annual Live Out Loud Charity Fashion Show at Steven Papageorge Hair Academy in Chicago.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: How did it feel throughout the day while you were in hair and make-up?
Katelyn: I was really excited. There were so many models and hair and make-up artists. I was curious to see what I would look like after they were done especially since I didn’t really even wear make-up at the time.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: Did you have any chance to make any friends during your first fashion show?
Katelyn: Yes, I did. I remember one of the models came up to me and actually remembered me from the Fashion Week summer camp when I was 10 years old. She was selected by Sherrie to model in her fashion shows and was working with her since. It was so funny that she recognized me. I also remember speaking with Elliana Roy and her mom, Brittany Gallarneau, and Kamile Inokaitis. When I look back at the photos from the fashion show, there are so many people I now know from the various fashion shows and charity work. They have become like family.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: Who did you model for?
Katelyn: I modeled for the incredible Satoko Mizuno. I love her designs. She is also incredibly nice. I ended up becoming a customer of hers after the fashion show.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: Tell us how did the first step on the run way felt?
Katelyn: I have to admit I was very nervous because it was the first time I had to walk in high heels in front of people. I was so afraid of tripping and falling on the runway (luckily I didn’t).

World Class Teen Models Magazine: Since then how many fashion shows have you modeled in?
Katelyn: I have modeled in a total of three fashion shows for Live Out Loud Charity. Right now I am so excited for the next opportunity, it will be 1st New York Live Out Loud Charity Fashion show during New York Fashion Week on February 15th, 2016.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: You model because you have a cause behind what you do, tell us what is your title and what is your cause?
Katelyn: My title is Miss Worldwide Teen Illinois for Live Out Loud Charity. My cause is to support Live Out Loud Charity’s mission which is building awareness for suicide prevention, depression, and anti-bullying through core character development.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: Why is it important for a model to have a cause?
Katelyn: I think it is really important for people to help others. Some people make an assumption that models are snobby or self-centered but people are intrigued by, what they think is, a glamorous life. Models have an opportunity to be role models and to use their influence to give back to the community and to prove this stereotype is not correct.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: Why is Live Out Loud Charity important to you?
Katelyn: I feel very strongly about what Live Out Loud Charity stands for based on my own personal experience of being bullied. The bullying was very painful and it impacted my confidence and led to withdrawal from my peers at school and depression. I have also seen too many of my friends be impacted by bullying, depression and suicidal thoughts. I don’t think anyone should be made to feel inferior because they aren’t in the “cool” group or they look or act a certain way. Everyone is beautiful and has something to contribute in this world. I am still working on overcoming my own issues from being bullied. It hasn’t been easy and has taken a lot of time. However, if it wasn’t for the bullying, I may not have reconnected with Sherrie and had the opportunity to be a model and meet all the wonderful people I have met. An experience that was so negative and hurtful to me has ironically led to great opportunities. I hope I can help others feel loved and appreciated so they can have the confidence to also reach for their dreams.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: Having role model in your life can be life changing. Tell us about what Sherrie Gearheart founder of Live Out Loud Charity and Miss United Nations means to you?
Katelyn: Sherrie is such a role model because she teaches by example. She has overcome obstacles in her own life and is constantly reaching for higher goals. She has a great heart and gives so much to others. When I first met Sherrie I had low self-esteem due to bullying and not feeling like I fit in to my new school. Sherrie helped me to face the challenges and to look at them differently. She encouraged me and also introduced me to others who had similar experiences. I instantly felt supported and I didn’t feel alone. Sherrie has changed my life and I am so thankful.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: Who are your favorite designers you modeled for?
Katelyn: I can’t pick out a favorite designer. Each one is an artist and they have their own unique style. But i feel honored and grateful to model for Korn Jewellery from England, I love how the Swarovski crystal look on me, i think every girl should own at least one pair of her jewellery. I also feel so lucky to have worn beautiful clothes during World Class Model Training, Model Boot Camps or in fashion shows from Satoko Mizuno, Lil Couture Cutie, C. Rinella Designs, Leandro Mulet, JOW Junior, Danaya Designs 4U, Korn Jewellery, Lubia Reyes, and Ashley Alverth. I am looking forward to wearing Little T’s and designs from Abraham Garcia during New York Fashion Week.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: Is model coaching important?
Katelyn: I have found this extremely valuable. There is so much to learn and it is essential to have someone who knows the industry providing regular feedback and helping you to further develop your skills.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: Great model has a great team behind her. Who is your favorite hair and make- up artist
Katelyn: It is definitely all about team work! This is something I learned very quickly. The hair and make-up artists, designer and photographer all play key roles. A model cannot be successful without a great team. I have recently worked with Ambrocio Duran and Abraham Garcia for hair and make-up. They are both incredible.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: What advice would you give to all the teens who are dreaming to be models?
Katelyn: Try to educate yourself and meet people in the industry. It is important to make connections. Most importantly, bring a good attitude and be ready to work hard in a team.

World Class Teen Models Magazine: In closing what would you like to share with the readers?
Katelyn: Please think about how you can help create a positive impact. Be kind to others and definitely stop bullying. We don’t have to compete with or judge others. Everyone has strengths and challenges. If we focus on lifting each other up, then we can all be successful and make a positive impact on our communities and the world.

Thank you Katelyn for taking the time to interview with World Class Teen Models Magazine, you are a true inspiration to other girls and we can’t wait to see what future holds for you.